Downtown First Thursdays
Free access to our current exhibitions!
In-person at MoAD
Start:
Thu
Mar 5, 2026 4:00 PM
End:
Thu
Mar 5, 2026 8:00 PM
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MoAD celebrates our dynamic arts & culture neighborhood in conjunction with Downtown First Thursdays. Join us every First Thursday of the month for free admission to the exhibitions and programming at the museum from 4-8pm. Be sure to check out the street party on Second Street between Market & Howard!

You will have free access to our current exhibitions, UNBOUND: Art, Blackness & the Universe and Continuum: MoAD Over Time.

Join us every Second Saturday for Thrive @ MoAD, a free community day sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, with free admission to all exhibitions! Museums across the globe are increasingly recognized for their important role in promoting personal and social well-being.

Studies show that engaging with art and culture boosts brain function, supports trauma healing, and helps reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. Don’t miss out—visit us for Thrive @ MoAD!

WALK-IN TICKETS ARE WELCOME AND AVAILABLE.

From 12-3 pm, join us for a family art activity led by teaching artist Nicole Dixon in the 1st Floor Lobby.

At 1 pm MoAD invites visitors to join us for a family-friendly tour of the exhibitions. Meet in the 1st Floor Lobby at 1:00 pm.

Museum of the African Diaspora and Kaiser Permanente are committed to increasing access to the positive health outcomes of arts engagement and providing resources on overall well-being for our community.

For more information on Downtown First Thursdays, please visit https://www.dftsf.com/.

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This program is made possible by the generous support of Kaiser Permanente.

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